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Nasdaq Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Nasdaq Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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CodingStart here. 28 questions · ~242 min
Reverse a List Up To KEasy
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Reverse the first k events in a list in place using a two-pointer scan.

AlgorithmsNasdaq
Difference Between Interface and Abstract Class in JavaMedium

Explain the differences between interfaces and abstract classes in Java and when to use each.

Hash TablesArraysStringsNasdaq
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Execution4 questions · ~35 min
Scale a Nasdaq REST APIHard

Tests your API design and scaling approach for high-throughput, latency-sensitive market data workloads.

Trade-offsapi designscalabilityNasdaq
JIRA Implementation DetailsMedium

Evaluates your ability to build and integrate workflow tooling with clear front-end and back-end boundaries.

implementationNasdaq
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Pipelines3 questions · ~26 min
Distributed Real-Time Message ProcessingHard

Tests your distributed systems and messaging design skills, including delivery guarantees and operational reliability.

InfrastructureStream ProcessingNasdaq
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System Design3 questions · ~26 min
Explain Architecture of Prior ProjectMedium

Assesses your ability to describe system structure, components, and design tradeoffs.

project experiencearchitectureNasdaq
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Behavioral & Leadership8 questions · ~69 min
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More topics4 questions · ~35 min
Indexing and Query OptimizationHard

Tests your database performance expertise, especially indexing and query optimization tradeoffs.

indexingperformancequery optimizationNasdaq
Shell Scripting, Databases, NetworkingMedium

Assesses your practical infrastructure and scripting experience that supports production systems.

shell scriptingNetworkingNasdaq
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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
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